‘You might be surprised what unique, low-cost treasures you find. You’re also helping a charity too, which is always nice.’
Don’t forget about freecycle groups and Facebook Marketplace for other bits and bobs too.
Archives for : July 2021
CBC.ca: How to start a garden on a $50 budget
Indoor furniture can be used outside, weather permitting. Statues can be crafted from driftwood, stacked stones can make shapes between plants. Large rocks and thicker tree branches make excellent garden edging.
Edmonton Freecycle can be a goldmine for additions to the garden, including plants, organic fertilizers, furniture and topsoil.
Regardless what size your space is, consider splitting it up into different zones or outdoor rooms that have different functions or seating.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/how-to-garden-budget-1.6094701
APNEWS.com: A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in US
Alina Clark is about as tired of her pandemic wardrobe as her comfort clothes are stretched and torn.
“I have four sets of jeans, seven shirts and five sweaters that I wear every week,” said Clark, co-founder of a software development company in Los Angeles. “They’re everything I’ve worn in the last two years. Me and my wardrobe are suffering from COVID fatigue.”
An Interesting Read
If you’re looking for an interesting read, try and get your hands on a copy of this book by Jennifer Howard.
Which.co.uk: Six ways to shop more ethically – from Black Pound Day to new sustainable brands
One way to cut down on this huge problem is to buy second-hand or pre-owned items. And there’s a growing list of ways to do it: many high street charity shops have also gone online, in addition to online marketplaces and local listing sites such as Freecycle.